Jim Bean Company Has Three Product Lines: D, E, and F

question 200

Multiple Choice

Jim Bean Company has three product lines: D, E, and F. The following information is available: D E F
Sales revenue $ 80,000 $42,000 $20,000
Variable expenses $ 40,000 $21,000 $12,000
Contribution margin $ 40,000 $21,000 $ 8,000
Fixed expenses $ 12,000 $15,000 $17,000
Operating income (loss) $ 28,000 $46,000 $(9,000)
Jim Bean Company is thinking of discontinuing product line F because it is reporting an operating loss. All fixed expenses are unavoidable. Assuming Jim Bean Company discontinues product line F and does not replace it, what affect will this have on operating income?

• A)Increase $9,000
• B)Increase $17,000
• C)Increase $8,000
• D)Decrease $8,000

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